State Opera
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Opera Square 1
30159 Hanover
State Opera
Address
Opera Square 1
30159 Hanover
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presented by the Hannoversche Allgemeine HAZ
Celebrate an unforgettable party night with the artists of the State Opera, dance to the sounds of the Niedersächsisches Staatsorchester and various bands and DJs.
Let yourself be enchanted by the unique ambience of the opera house. And let yourself be surprised: by music, passion and sensual intoxication!
The biggest event of the northern German ball season - once again at the Hanover State Opera in 2025.
This year's motto is based on the well-known Italian pop song Volare. Italian hits of the 50s, classic culture and cuisine, even the film stars of the time come to Hanover. Gina Lollobrigida, a respected photographer at the time, gives an insight into a day's holiday in the sunny south. The Opera Ball is presented by the HAZ for the first time this year - the beginning of a multi-year collaboration.
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From grand opera and ballroom classics to wild tarantella: guests can expect live music at various locations in the opera house. Italian opera classics and Neapolitan songs take centre stage. The Opera Ball is traditionally opened by the debutantes from the Bothe dance school, after which guests can dance all over the theatre. The Lower Saxony State Orchestra Hanover and the Thilo Wolf Big Band invite you to dance in the main ballroom.
I Dolci Signori will get your dancing shoes on fire with Italian hits and rock, while the club "La Danza" plays today's hits. At midnight, the Staatsballett Hannover takes to the stage with a new choreography.
New this year: the dance taxi. Anyone coming to the ball without a dance partner or who would like to be led across the dance floor by a professional dancer can "borrow" a taxi dancer. Lip-sync battles, karaoke singing and small pop-up shows in various corners of the building provide further entertainment.
The opera house catering at its best is preparing Italian delicacies, cocktails and drinks in several restaurants and bars in the building this year. Further details on the programme and artists will be published as they become available!
Musical direction: Mario Hartmuth / Piotr Jaworski
Tickets and further information can be found here.
Special exchange conditions apply to Opernball tickets. Tickets can be exchanged or returned for a fee of €10 until 17 January 2025.
Flanierkarten: There are also cheaper strolling tickets without guaranteed seating at the Opera Ball 2025. People aged 29 and under can purchase the discounted U30 strolling ticket.
Cover photo: Opera Ball 2025: Volare, © Clemens Heidrich